If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.”
Miami officers responded to the home of perez hilton Allegations were made after several reports podcast was seen self harming On TikTok livestream.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said it received “multiple calls regarding a person livestreaming act About self-harm on social media.” The office later confirmed that the man “has been safely recovered and transported to a local hospital” and is receiving medical care.
A The 48-year-old celebrity blogger is seen in a disturbing but unverified video circulating online Naked and bloodied, showing signs of distress and holding a sharp object.
‘Perez is receiving medical care’: Read the first statement from Perez Hilton’s family
The Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on August 4 that deputies arrived at the home and spoke with family members at the scene and confirmed he was alone inside.
The Sheriff’s Office told USA TODAY it is monitoring the situation and “providing the necessary support to his family.”
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication,” the sheriff’s statement said.
USA TODAY has contacted a representative for Hilton for comment.
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In June, he announced in a instagram video That he moved back to Miami with his three children and his mother, Teresita Lavandeira.
He is the father of 13-year-old Mario Armando Lavandeira III, 11-year-old Mia Alma, and 8-year-old Mayte Amor, all of whom he welcomed through surrogacy.
Perez Hilton attends the grand opening of Caspian Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace on January 10, 2025 in Las Vegas.
Who is Perez Hilton?
Born Mario Lavandeira Jr., Hilton is known for his celebrity gossip websiteWhich reached a massive audience after its launch in 2004. She built a controversial reputation for her bold opinions on the interpersonal dynamics of the biggest stars and has faced criticism from celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Khloe Kardashian, Lady Gaga, and others.
In a 2012 interview the new York TimesHilton seemed apologetic about the nature of her blog, saying, “What’s important to me is not to be liked, but that people think I’m no longer toxic to the world.”
“I’m cognizant of the fact that there will be a lot of people who will hold resentment for a long time and a lot of people who will be skeptical,” he told the outlet. “And that’s okay because I’m not pretending to be perfect.”
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